5 h. ago Kim tells Xi that North Korea will support China's interests, KCNA reports

Kim tells Xi that North Korea will support China's interests, KCNA reports  Reuters

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5 h. ago North Korea's Kim tells China's Xi his country will support China's interests, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim tells China's Xi his country will support China's interests, KCNA says  Reuters

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7 h. ago Trump tells Europe to put economic pressure on China over Ukraine

US President Donald Trump urged European countries on Thursday to put economic pressure on China because of its support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the White House said. Speaking by video conference with European leaders gathered in Paris, Trump also said “Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war”, a senior White House official said on condition of anonymity. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, who also took part in the meeting, said earlier that Trump was “very...

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39 h. ago Malaysia’s Anwar signals support for China’s global vision during 4

Following two days in Tianjin for a regional bloc summit and another day of meetings with top Chinese leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood on the rostrum at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to witness a spectacular military parade. His appearance underscored Malaysia’s alignment with China’s push for a multipolar global order. Over the past week, China has showcased its growing diplomatic clout and military strength, culminating in Wednesday’s parade, which followed the two-day annual...

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42 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump seeks Supreme Court 'emergency' hearing, rules out India tariff cuts

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump seeks Supreme Court 'emergency' hearing, rules out India tariff cuts  Yahoo Finance

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48 h. ago As Xi hosts Putin, Kim at Beijing parade, Trump fumes at 'conspiracy against US'

As Xi hosts Putin, Kim at Beijing parade, Trump fumes at 'conspiracy against US'  India Today

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52 h. ago Indian textile industry must dig deep to survive US tariff shock

The Indian textile industry is staring down its worst crisis yet, as an additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for buying Russian oil came into effect on August 27, taking the total levy on India’s exports to the United States to a staggering 50 per cent. Trump’s astounding tariffs not only threaten the successful 25-year-old trade partnership between the two countries but are also becoming a defining moment for India’s textiles, posing an existential threat...

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59 h. ago Xi reiterates support for Iran nuclear programme amid Western pressure

Chinese President Xi Jinping doubled down on his support for Iran to “safeguard its national sovereignty” and vowed to promote a widely accepted solution to the Iranian nuclear issue as Tehran faces mounting Western pressures over its nuclear programme. “China attaches importance to Iran’s repeated affirmation that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear energy,” Xi told his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to state-owned...

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60 h. ago Trump pushes India closer to China and Russia, adding to his diplomatic failures

Trump pushes India closer to China and Russia, adding to his diplomatic failures  MSNBC News

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63 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent sees Supreme Court upholding tariffs as Trump blasts India

Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent sees Supreme Court upholding tariffs as Trump blasts India  Yahoo Finance

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3 d. ago Trump claims India offered zero tariffs on US goods, slams ‘one

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that India has offered to reduce its tariffs on US goods to zero, even as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was making public shows of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders in the face of trade pressure from Washington. While calling the US relationship with India “one-sided,” Trump wrote on social media: “They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it’s getting late. They should have done so years ago.” The Indian Embassy in...

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3 d. ago India signals no oil import cut from Russia, ‘eagerly’ awaits Putin visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the two countries should deepen cooperation “in all sectors”. The remark was a strong indication that New Delhi would not cut back on crude oil imports from Russia despite pressure from the US. Modi also expressed strong enthusiasm for welcoming Putin to India, in a subtle rebuke of US President Donald Trump. As they met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Modi...

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3 d. ago India’s ‘dead economy’ growth hailed, but Trump’s tariffs pose risks

India’s stronger-than-expected economic growth of 7.8 per cent in the April–June quarter has been hailed by leaders as a resounding retort to US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s economy is “dead”, even as experts warn that retaliatory tariffs from Washington could weigh on the outlook. Bilateral ties have plummeted recently after Trump enacted a 50 per cent import tariff on India last week, doubling a 25 per cent import tariff as a penalty for New Delhi’s purchase of sanctioned...

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3 d. ago Hedge funds boost options bets for yuan to strengthen past 7

Hedge funds are ramping up options wagers, signalling that the Chinese yuan’s rally against the US dollar still has room to run. Their demand for options that become profitable if the yuan rises against the dollar has increased, according to traders who asked not to be identified. Investors are now targeting a yuan at around 7 or stronger by the end of the year, SGX Derivatives Exchange data showed, on rising confidence in China providing policy support and shifting US interest rate...

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3 d. ago Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping meet: Donald Trump as the wildcard and other takeaways for India

Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping meet: Donald Trump as the wildcard and other takeaways for India-China relationship  BBC

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4 d. ago Exclusive | SenseTime on fast track to profitability thanks to spin

Exclusive | SenseTime on fast track to profitability thanks to spin-offs, Beijing support  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago Opinion | China is why we should support the VOA, not shut it down

Opinion | China is why we should support the VOA, not shut it down  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago India, China reaffirm ‘development’ partnership amid steep Trump tariffs

India, China reaffirm ‘development’ partnership amid steep Trump tariffs  The Hill

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5 d. ago Opinion | Trump’s Pressure, Modi’s Response: Why Beijing Is Part of India’s Options

Opinion | Trump’s Pressure, Modi’s Response: Why Beijing Is Part of India’s Options  News18

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5 d. ago China's support for multilateralism essential, says UN chief Guterres

China's support for multilateralism essential, says UN chief Guterres  Euronews.com

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